Journalist Sucheta Dalal challenged a Delhi court order restricting media from linking Sandesara family to Sterling Biotech fraud case. The court issued notices to parties including Google and Meta, and listed the matter for further hearing.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta urged the Delhi High Court to initiate contempt action against Arvind Kejriwal over recusal pleas. He termed allegations unfounded, stressing institutional respect and warning that yielding would set a harmful precedent for judicial independence.
The defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over Hathras remarks was adjourned to May 2 due to transfer of the presiding judge. The MP MLA court could not proceed earlier as well, delaying hearings linked to his statements.
A Varanasi court took cognisance of a complaint seeking criminal action against Prof Madhu Kishwar over alleged defamatory social media posts targeting political leaders. The plea urges directions to police for registration of an FIR in the matter.
Justice Yashwant Varma withdrew from impeachment proceedings, alleging denial of fairness and due process by the inquiry committee. He claimed burden of proof was reversed without a prima facie case, expressing deep concern over the manner of proceedings.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed the Sunni Waqf Board’s claim over a lake beside the Jharkhandi Mahadev Temple, clarifying it is not recognized as ‘Karbala’. To maintain harmony, a separate site for Tazia immersion was allocated, ensuring the lake’s sanctity and preventing pollution concerns for the local Hindu community.
